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VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6
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HOME • Cabana and garden
ideas to beautify any backyard
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TASTE • How to thrill your grill
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TASTE • Owners take special pride
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WEDDINGS • Tips for brides, grooms
with fish, veggies — and pizza!
in the IE’s landmark restaurants
when exotic locals beckon
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GIVING BACK • Upland doctor
makes house calls in a distant land ESCAPES • Rise above it all
during a fun getaway to Temecula
also
Arts & Culture calendar 8 Exercise & Health 36 Dining 44 Seen 46 Nonprofit calendar 48 Carla Sanders 50
Cover & index photos
Garden and fountain setting with cabana designed by Hartman Baldwin design/build of Claremont. Pool and landscaping by Water Visuals Inc. Photos by Brian Myer, www.ryanbeckphotography.com
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A buffalo in the backyard
INLAND LIVING VOLUME 3, ISSUE 6
Fred H. Hamilton PUBLISHER & CEO
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robably about 20 years ago, my bride Suzanne and I were poking around the south Ontario-north Chino area. Exploring, I’d call it. We’d taken a few turns and had gone off grid of our geographical knowledge. That’s when we came upon a crossroads that opened up along a narrow, unimproved road bounded by fences lined with shrubbery. The intersection is something of a gauzy memory. There were no curbs or sidewalks that I recall. Perhaps there was a house set back at one corner, two corners were either vacant or bordered by trees, oleander or some other nebulous bush. The third corner, the northwest I believe, had a pen of rusted steel bars, the kind found at old stockyards. And in that pen, a buffalo. That’s hard to believe, I know. My colleague and local history buff Joe Blackstock can’t verify any reports of buffalo in the area. There’s no word of it in online archives. But I remember it. And Suzanne, at least tells me, that she does too. Perhaps, it was just on loan or passing through. But the memory comes to mind, whenever I find myself almost lost or stepping into territory I don’t know. Recently I had the pleasure of getting lost for a few hours in master woodworker Sam Maloof’s home with new Executive Director Martha Leigh Wolf and kindly docent Lee Nelson in an impromptu wandering tour of art and the historic structure. The house and grounds are something of a buffalo too — a surprising find and nearly hidden gem in the hills of residential Alta Loma. Looking back, I am reminded that art and craft are functions of time and exploration, that we must be willing to step out into an unknown space to discover the new. (A footnote for avid readers: More on this topic can be found in “A Field Guide to Getting Lost,” with nods to author Rebecca Solnit and NPR for bringing the book to my attention.) In this issue, we explore more ideas for backyard living — perhaps the essence of Southern California lifestyle: the grill, what to grill, the garden, what to plant and the creation of outdoor space. While we may not all aspire to grand creations, we can each take away an idea to play with and improve on in our own space. Also inside, art and craft at the Maloof home, local landmark restaurants, a doctor’s leap of faith in Kenya, ideas for planning a destination wedding, taking flight in Temecula, exercise for life, my friend Carla Sanders — and more. Go ahead, get lost. Buffalos await.
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‘GEM OF THE FOOTHILLS’ ONGOING – One of the interpretive exhibits focusing on local and regional history. Museum of History and Ar t, 225 S. Euclid Ave., Ontario; noon to 4 p.m. ThursdaysSundays; free; 909-395-2510. SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL THROUGH MAY 30 – The Bard’s best works are presented during this annual event. “Romeo and Juliet,” May 28; “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” May 30; “Hamlet,” May 27 and 30. Redlands Bowl, 25 Grant St.; free; www.redlandsshakespearefestival.com. ‘NOCHES CON RITMO’ THROUGH JUNE 10 – Dance, Latin enter tainment and more. Center Stage Theater, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana; 7 p.m. May 13, 20 and 27, June 3 and 10; $5; 909-429-7469, www.centerstagefontana.com. ‘RED, WHITE & COUNTRY’ THROUGH JUNE 13 – Musical salute to the great country sound, from Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson to Gar th Brooks and Travis Tritt. Center Stage Theater, 8463 Sierra Ave., Fontana; 7:30 p.m. Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday; $58 (dinner and show), $25 (show only); 909-429-7469, www.centerstagefontana.com. RANCHO CUCAMONGA QUAKES THROUGH SEPT. 2 – Single A minor league baseball club, which is an affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The Epicenter, 8408 Rochester Ave., Rancho Cucamonga; $8-$12; 909-481-5000, www.rcquakes.com. ‘MICKEY THOMPSON’ THROUGH OCT. 3 – Exhibit dedicated to the first American to drive 400 mph. Wally Parks NHRA Motorspor ts Museum, Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sunday; 909-622-2133, museum.nhra.com. ‘GENERATIONS OF SYMBOLS’ THROUGH OCT. 17 – Exhibit featuring more than 100 Morongo Band of Mission Indian baskets, which reflect several basketry traditions. San Bernardino County Museum, 2024 N. Orange Tree Lane, Redlands; 909-307-2669, www.sbcountymuseum.org. CAL STATE CONCERTS MAY-JUNE – Jazz Combos and Vocal Jazz, May 26; Music Showcase, June 1; Symphonic Band, June 5; Chamber Singers, June 8; Chamber Orchestra, June 10; Percussion Ensemble, June 11; Chamber Music, June 14. Performing Ar ts Recital Hall, Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Parkway; 909-537-7516, music.csusb.edu.
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Next for Pomona, restaurant week Pomona might be described as a city hanging tough — hanging art, that is, and putting out fresh ideas to help build and support the downtown and its arts colony. The city’s Second Saturday Art Walk regularly draws several thousand visitors each month who explore the downtown’s 40 sometimes funky, always vibrant, art galleries. More recently Last Saturdays Metro Night Out — a combined farmers market, street fair, cruise night and art night — came along. Now those folks in Pomona are putting on a restaurant week, June 21-27. Not all details were wrapped as this issue was being prepared for press, but Larry Egan, executive director of Downtown Pomona Owners Association, reports nine restaurants had signed on for this celebration of food. Already on board are Second Street Bar & Grill, New York Delight, Angelo’s Pizzaria, Hardy Cafe, Aladdin Jr., Casa Jimenez and El Merendero. Even Quiznos and Subway have elected to participate. More information will be found online at www.metropomona.com as it becomes available. Photo by John Valenzuela — Don Sproul
FAIRPLEX MAY-JUNE – Mission
Circuit Dog Show, May 27-31; Morgan Horse Club Show, May 28-30; Twilight Cruise, June 2; Southwest Garden Railroad Show, June 5-6; Pomona Auto Swap Meet, June 6; L.A. Roadster Show, Computer Fair, June 19-20; Wine and Cars Under the Stars, June 19. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; www.fairplex.com. THE GLASS HOUSE MAY-JUNE – Shout Out Louds, May 24; Kaki King, May 25; Why?, June 3; Miike Snow, June 4; Subhumans, June 5; The Good Life, June 8; Sage Francis, June 9. The Glass House, 200 W. Second St., Pomona; www.theglasshouse.us. THE IMPROV MAY-JUNE – Ocean Glapion featuring Damon Wayans Jr., May 26; Jo Koy, May 27-30; Mike Schaub, “Thank God it Was Just Cancer,” June 1; Re-Fried Wednesday, June 2; Jeff Garcia, June 3-6; Vagina Dialogues, June 9; Deray Davis, June 10-13; The Dir ty Show, June 16; Bruce Jingles, June 17; Jamie Kennedy,
June 18-20; 99.1 KGGI Comedy, June 22; Brian Haner, June 29; Plain White Bread, June 30. The Improv, 4555 Mills Circle, Ontario; 909-484-5411, www.ontarioimprov.com. LEWIS FAMILY PLAYHOUSE on the RC, May 28; Air Supply, June 5; Fashion Empire 2010, June 12; “Peter Pan,” July 10-18. Lewis Family Playhouse, 12505 Cultural Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-477-2752, www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com. MAY-JULY – Spotlight
CROSBY, STILLS & NASH MAY 28 – Legendary musicians in concer t. Agua Caliente Casino Resor t Spa, 32-250 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage; 8 p.m.; $60-$125; 888-999-1995, www.hotwatercasino.com. Also: Reba McEntire, June 4; Jay Leno, June 12; Julio Iglesias, June 26; LeAnn Rimes, July 16; Jackson Browne, July 18; Mar tina McBride, July 24; REO Speedwagon, July 30; Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band, Aug. 5; Billy Idol, Aug. 20; Huey Lewis & The News, Aug. 27; Celtic Woman, Sept. 3-4; The Beach Boys, Sept. 11,
STAR WARS: IN CONCERT MAY 30 – Multi-media event with visuals, a live orchestra, choir and narration, plus an exclusive exhibit of Star Wars costumes, props and production ar twork. Citizens Business Bank Arena, 4000 Ontario Center Parkway, Ontario; 7 p.m.; $39-$79; 909-484-2020, www.cbbankarena.com. Also: Vicente Fernandez, July 17; Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, July 21-25; Scorpions, July 29; Bull Riding, Aug. 28-29.
TOWER OF POWER MAY 28 – In concer t, with Brenton Wood. Pechanga Resor t & Casino, 45000 Pechanga Parkway, near Temecula; 8 p.m.; $30-$50; 877-711-2946, www.pechanga.com. Also: Lisa Lampanelli, June 4; Elvis Tribute Ar tist Contest, June 6; The Temptations, The Four Tops, June 11; Paul Anka, June 19; Backstreet Boys, June 25; Steve Miller Band, July 9; Gipsy Kings, July 15. SMOKEY ROBINSON – Legendary performer at Primm Valley Casino Resor ts, Interstate 15 at the California/Nevada state line; 8 p.m.; $38-$55; 800-745-3000, www.primmvalleyresor ts.com. Also: Alicia Villarreal and Mariachi Sol De Mexico, June 19; The Pointer Sisters, June 26; The Temptations, Four Tops, July 10; Anna Barbara, July 24; The O’Jays, Aug. 7.
JOHNNY MATHIS JUNE 3 – In concer t, with Gary Mule Deer. San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino, 777 San Manuel Blvd., Highland; doors open at 6:30 p.m.; $40-$60; 800-359-2464, www.sanmanuel.com. Also: Keith Sweat, Aaron and Damion Hall, June 17.
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‘ESTHER’ MAY 29-JUNE 27 – Dramatization of the biblical story of Esther. LifeHouse Theater, 1135 N. Church St., Redlands; 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 2:15 and 7:30 p.m. Saturdays, 2:15 p.m. Sundays; $7-$18; 909-335-3037, www.lifehousetheater.com. Also: “The Little Mermaid,� July 10-Aug. 8.
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CLAREMONT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA JUNE 13 – Selections from Handel and Mozar t, featuring conductors Larry Lowder and James Fahringer, and Barbara Rogers on piano. Bridges Hall of Music, Four th Street at College Avenue, Claremont; 3:30 p.m.; www.claremontso.org. TINMAN TRIATHLON JUNE 26 – 24th annual triathlon, 5K walk, run and roll, presented by the San Bernardino Sunset Rotary Club. Cal State San Bernardino, 5500 University Pkwy., San Bernardino; 7 a.m.; 951-808-3862, www.rotarytriathlon.com. CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED JULY 2 – Concer t. Soboba Casino, 23333 Soboba Road, San Jacinto; 4 p.m.; 866-476-2622, www.soboba.net. INDEPENDENCE DAY – Celebrations include annual “Kaboom! 4th of July Celebration,” Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 8 p.m.; www.fairplex.com; and Independence Day/ Bicentennial Extravaganza; Arrowhead Credit
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Union Park, 280 S. E St., San Bernardino; www.sanbernardino200.org. KC & THE SUNSHINE BAND – Morongo Casino Resor t and Spa, 4955 Seminole Drive, Cabazon; 9 p.m.; $39; 888-667-6646, www.morongocasinoresor t.com. Also: Golden Boys, Aug. 8; Bill Maher, Aug. 28; Melissa Etheridge, Sept. 1. JULY 16
‘TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE’ AUG. 13-22 – The Grove Theatre, 276 E. Ninth St., Upland; $20-$25; 909-920-4343, www.grovetheatre.com. ‘RAIN’ SEPT. 24-26 – A Beatles tribute, covering the Fab Four from the earliest days through the psychedelic late ’60s and their long-haired hippie, hard-rocking rooftop days. Fox Performing Ar ts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Ave., 951-788-3944, www.broadwayinriverside.com.
NASCAR SPRINT CUP OCT. 8-10 – A big weekend of racing action is on tap, star ting with NASCAR qualifying,
FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE! THROUGH JUNE 25 – Outdoor summer concer t series in the Claremont Village. The lineup includes Wood Rock and Hanks Cadillac, May 21; Ricky Brown Combo and The Country Squires, May 28; The Ravelers and Seth Greenburg Combo, June 4; Melvin Eddy Blues Band and Sugar Mountain Mamas, June 11; Dynamite Dawson and Ricky Brown Combo, June 18; Synergy and Swing 4 Sale, June 25. Claremont Village; 6-9 p.m.; free; 909-624-1681, www.claremontchamber.org. Oct. 8; the Campingworld.com 300, Oct. 9; and the Pepsi Max 400, Oct. 10. Auto Club Speedway, 9300 Cherry Ave., Fontana; $35-$105 for the Pepsi Max 400; 909-429-5060, www.autoclubspeedway.com.
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It’s been a sweet 16 for Jamie Madrid. She won the women’s division of the open slopestyle at the 2010 USA Snowboard Association’s national championships, which was held last month in Copper Mountain, Colo. “I just did whatever I could do to settle in my run and have fun,” the 16-year-old said. “I just did the best I could do, and it worked out for me in the end.” Jamie started snowboarding in the local mountains when she was 7. Having earned sponsorships from several top snowboarding Jamie Madrid companies, Jamie is looking to nab a spot on the Winter Dew Tour, which features premier snowboarders in competition at world-class resorts. A former Fontana High School student who was home-schooled in order to spend more time on the slopes, Jamie hits the books hard and expects to graduate a semester early. In the meantime, she enjoys working out, skateboarding, and downloading classic rock and modern hip-hop. “I’m always listening to the iPod,” she said. “Just different types of things — something upbeat that will keep me pumped up.” Jamie has been picked up by the PacSun USASA national team. She wants to become a mainstream snowboarder and continue to push the limits of what it means to be a female competitor on the slopes. “I just want to do this forever. I want to travel and compete and do filming for video — and just take it to the next level.” — Josh Dulaney
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Maloof ’s cultural legacy “Sam was just here. You just missed him.” That’s how it feels walking through the Rancho Cucamonga home that artist and master woodworker Sam Maloof crafted for his family, which today is filled with samples of his work as well as the idiosyncratic oddities that reflect the character and complexity of man and artist. There’s still stuff attached by magnets to the door of the refrigerator in the U-shaped walk-through kitchen. Plants, suspended by rope and pulley and tied off to cleats, hang in the adjoining breakfast nook. An open closet reveals fabric used for chairs and couches; in another, plans and designs. Next door a team of exceptional woodworkers, “the boys” as Sam called them, are still turning out his workshop’s masterpiece furniture. And everywhere, there’s Sam — his work, the table President Carter sat at when he visited, his design — even his pup is still on the premises. At this writing, it’s been almost a year since Sam Maloof’s death on May 21, 2009. He was 93. But he left treasures behind. His shop still functions as a separate entity but in the same location. There’s the Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts and Crafts, the garden, his hand-built home, and the gallery — and art everywhere, not just his own, with everything from paintings and stained glass to papiermache and birds in bags (this you’ll have to see). African carvings and Native American artifacts are among the items on display at the Maloof exhibit.
Today, Martha Leigh Wolf, the new executive director of the Foundation, is working with board members to carry on the legacy. Along with exchange projects with the Huntington Library in San Marino, the Foundation is showing well in its gallery, where now on display is a collection of sacred, ritual and commonplace objects that might be called touchstones for the intersection of art and utility — a cultural crossover in craft. The pieces include fertility dolls, an African headrest, vases, Hopi pots, an ornately carved door, a beaded cloak, grave markers and effigies, to name a few. Together they are all about culture, tradition and interaction. Visitors can view the objects, up close with no barriers to inspection of minute details. The exhibit continues through Aug. 14. — Don Sproul Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation for Arts & Crafts 5131 Carnelian St., Alta Loma; 909-980-0412, www.malooffoundation.org. Historic residence docent-led tours Thursday and Saturday afternoons, $10; garden open same days. Reservations recommended.
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ustom tract houses provide their owners with blank canvases to create dream homes. They often come with the task of transforming barren landscapes with plenty of space but not much of anything else. At one such home in Claremont, what was needed was some guidance seeing past the dirt and rocks, while still providing an extension of the living spaces. The answer: an open-air cabana. It’s a great place to enjoy a lazy summer afternoon or evening in the Inland Empire, says Karla Rodriguez, a spokeswoman with Hartman Baldwin design/build in Claremont. “For this particular project, we designed the cabana to have a full outdoor kitchen with enough seating at the bar area for up to six, a full bath, and enough floor space to add some lounge furniture in front of the outdoor fireplace,” she said. “The upper cabinet houses a big flat-screen television with full audio and visual equipment hookups, so the homeowners can watch or listen to anything they’d like at anytime.” The captivating cabana earned Hartman Baldwin the Claremont Architectural Commission Award for Excellence in Design. The company is a regular recipient of various local and national design awards. “We don’t get tired of winning these,” Rodriguez said. “It’s always fun to be recognized and share this with all who worked so hard.” The architectural design team made sure the cabana was consistent with the home’s contemporary Mediterranean style. The mantra always should be whether the design will have a good return-on-investment potential, if not a guarantee, Rodriguez says. “Our clients are highly discerning individuals who have high expectations. They love their home and want to only work with people who get that. We are always honored to be chosen and given the opportunity to create something remarkable together.”
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URN UP THE HEAT and let the sun shine through — it’s time for summer gardening. While hot weather can play havoc on what you sow, there really is such a thing as a summer garden, says Sharon Lowe, a La Verne gardening guru who publishes an extensive online newsletter and offers tours of her yard. “A summer garden is filled with plants and perennials that actually come alive with the arrival of hotter weather,” Lowe said. To create your own, base new summer flower selections on the colors of a hibiscus, bougainvillea or crape Myrtle that might already be established
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Up-scale grillin’ Fishies and veggies and pizza, oh my!
By BETTS GRIFFONE
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Photo by Jennifer Cappuccio Maher
Anthony Jimenez prepares lemon garlic marinated swordfish kabobs at Henry’s Market.
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Today, most chefs aren’t quite so furry; the flame is probably a little more under control, and the cook may be female, but the need to cook outdoors still exists, and it brings out the chef in all of us. Hot dogs, hamburgers and steaks have been cooking for years, but now outdoor chefs are expanding their grilling horizons, leaving their kitchens behind in favor of the great outdoors. Nowadays you’ll find just about anything on the grill. Keith Holbrook at Wolfe’s Market in Claremont likes fish on the grill, and his favorite is Chilean sea bass. Why? It’s one of the easiest fishes to grill. Because of its rich, sumptuous flavor, he believes it should be cooked as simply as possible — rubbed with a little olive oil, placed on the grill and seasoned with a little salt and pepper. Nothing else. Salmon also is a good bet for the same reason. In fact, Holbrook thinks any heavy fish with some thickness will work on the grill: mahi mahi, ahi tuna or swordfish. Halibut is a little more challenging. It has a tendency to dry out easily, so he recommends cooking it in a disposable aluminum tray. Top the fish with a little fruit salsa and watch it carefully — about four minutes on one side and three to four minutes on the other. A whole fish can be cooked on the grill, but the cooking time will go up. A trout that has been boned and stuffed with veggies, fennel and orange slices can be rubbed with a little olive oil, seasoned,
Butcher Keith Holbrook stands behind the fish counter at Wolfe’s Market in Claremont.
wrapped in aluminum foil and put directly on the grill. It will take about six minutes a side. Fish takes hardly any time at all to cook, and each fish is different. Anthony Jimenez at Henry’s Market in Rancho Cucamonga says that most people have a tendency to overcook fish. It should be taken off the grill while it is still translucent. It will continue to cook after it is removed from the fire. Jimenez also says the fish shouldn’t be seasoned before it hits the grill, as that will draw out the moisture, and you’ll end up with a dry fish.
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One of his favorites is Corvina sea bass. It has a lot of flavor and doesn’t have the sticker shock of Chilean sea bass, which can go as high as $25 a pound. Corvina is usually less than $10 a pound. Corvina can be marinated in lemon and garlic, and it also is tasty when it is fixed with ginger and green onions. As for fish kabobs, Jimenez says shark works the best. Kids really like the mild flavor, and who doesn’t like food on a stick? Tilapia, which isn’t a thick fish but has a firm texture, does well on the grill and can be marinated with salsa for a great fish taco.
Both Holbrook and Jimenez love to put veggies on the grill — onions, fennel, mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, peppers, squash of all kinds, green onions. Even potatoes can be left whole and baked or sliced into wedges for steak fries. For an interesting warm salad, romaine can be cut in half lengthwise, brushed with a little fruity olive oil and grilled. Add salt and pepper, a few chopped tomatoes, a little crisp bacon, a good dollop of gorgonzola dressing and you’ve got a different take on a wedge salad. Zucchini, peppers, onions and fennel can be cut in bite-sized pieces for kabobs. Brush them lightly with oil, season and
grill for about 10 minutes, turning them every now and then. Packets of veggies can be made up in advance and cooked on the grill next to the fish. Just cut pieces of aluminum foil about 10 inches long. Spray them with a little olive oil and place your veggies — all cut about the same size — on the foil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and a pinch of herbs du Provence or a couple of slices of orange peel. Fold the foil over the veggies and seal. Cook on the grill for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning the packet over a couple of times. The veggies you choose will determine the length of time to cook.
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Hard vegetables like carrots, winter squash and potatoes will take longer than onions, zucchini and fennel. Open the packet, toss the orange peel and enjoy the great aroma and delicious taste. Be sure to have a good loaf of crusty bread on hand to sop up the tasty juices that are left. Another great way to enjoy grilled veggies is to add them to the top of a pizza crust that has been cooked on the grill. Use your favorite crust recipe, or prepared pizza dough can be purchased. Trader Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has a few kinds of dough â&#x20AC;&#x201D; plain, whole wheat and herb â&#x20AC;&#x201D; that would be great on the grill. Fresh & Easy markets also sell dough, and some pizza restaurants may be willing to sell it. Divide the dough into two or more pieces and shape into balls for individualsized pizzas. Leave the dough out until it comes to room temperature (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easier to work with). Heat your immaculately clean grill, spray it with oil and place the stretched dough directly on the grill. Check it after a few minutes. When the bottom is brown, take a sharp knife and pop the bubbles that have formed on top of the crust. Flip it over and add the toppings. With grilled pizza, the crust is the star, so choose a few simple ingredients that can showcase the smoky flavor and crispy crust. It can be as simple as brushing it with a good olive oil, salt and pepper and a few fresh herbs, or it can be topped with a light marinara and thin-sliced veggies with a sprinkling of cheese. Just remember not to overload it. After youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve added the toppings, lower the lid to melt the cheese. There is no end to the topping possibilities. Go a little crazy and experiment. Peanut butter or marshmallow cream and Nutella â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a hazelnut flavored chocolate sauce â&#x20AC;&#x201D; make a great dessert pizza. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget peaches and pears. They can be sliced very thin, topped with a little honey and either goat cheese or gorgonzola. Grilling just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t what it used to be and imaginative cooks will keep coming up with new ways to do it. So, get your grill on.
Fresh for the grill We scoured the neighborhood for ideas to add spice to the grill. Here are a few, with a thank-you to Rosette Clippinger. The marinade and Za’atar recipes are from her repertoire. The fruit salsa is writer Betts Griffone’s melding of about five different recipes.
Fruit salsa Ingredients 1 cup finely chopped peeled cantaloupe 1 cup finely chopped peeled mango ½ cup finely chopped English or Persian cucumber ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ½ cup finely chopped red onion 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon cilantro 1 tablespoon grated lime zest 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeño or serano pepper 1 tablespoon honey, agave nectar or brown sugar (or to taste) ¼ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
Directions Combine all ingredients except mint, basil and cilantro in a bowl; toss to combine. Add herbs just before serving. Serve salsa with
a slotted spoon. Peeled and finely diced peaches can be substituted for the cantaloupe.
Middle Eastern Marinade (good for salmon) Ingredients 2 lemons, grated zest and juiced 6 cloves garlic, mashed Salt and pepper to taste 3 to 4 tablespoons canola oil 1 tablespoon paprika 3 tablespoons tomato sauce 1 heaping tablespoon turmeric 1 tablespoon red bell pepper paste 1 tablespoon herbs de Provence or Za’atar
Directions Combine ingredients and let marinate a few hours or overnight. Can be stored in the refrigerator for several days. Can be used for chicken or fish. For fish, rub on fish and allow to marinate for 30 minutes, then grill.
Za’atar spice mix Ingredients ½ cup dried thyme ½ cup sumac ½ teaspoon sea salt 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (Optional: 2 -3 tablespoons dried oregano)
Lemon garlic marinated swordfish kabobs
Directions and use Grind the thyme, sumac, salt and sesame seed in a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder until it’s a fine powder. Keep in a sealed jar in a cool, dark and dry place. It will begin to lose its flavor after two to three months. Za’atar is a Middle Eastern spice mixture and can be sprinkled on salmon or halibut when grilling for a delicious different flavor. The tartness of the sumac will replace lemon.
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Grilling, learn more — firsthand and by taste By LUANNE J. HUNT
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ITH all the varieties of gas and charcoal grills on the market, shopping for one can be a daunting task. So Outdoor Elegance in La Verne has created a way to make it easier for consumers to choose the perfect backyard cooking unit. On May 22 and 29, the store will host daylong events featuring grilling demonstrations by two of the industry’s top manufacturers — Fire Magic and Big Green Egg. Product representatives will cook everything from breakfast items to chicken to grilled pineapple and serve it up without charge both days. “You can buy a grill at a lot of places and maybe you’ll like it or maybe not,” said Tom Kay, general manager of Outdoor Elegance. “We think having a live cooking demonstration is the best way to introduce
consumers to these products and show them how they perform.” Outdoor Elegance started doing in-store cooking demonstrations last summer. They were so well received, Kay and owner Doug Sanicola decided to expand on the idea with periodic, full-day events. Fire Magic barbecue grills will be featured on May 22. According to the company’s website, their grills cook at extremely high temperatures that help seal in the natural juices of meats. There’s a 1,000-degree difference between the high and low settings, which adds to the grill’s cooking versatility — even allowing it to function as a slow-cooker. Prices for the units range from $1,500 to $5,000. Charcoal grills are making a comeback with the newly upgraded Big Green Egg. The ceramic, egg-shaped unit made its U.S. debut in 1974 and is modeled after the ancient clay kamado cookers. It has
multiple options for cooking and can function as a smoker, grill or oven. Its unique features allow one to cook everything from breakfast foods to entrees to desserts. Additional features include quick lighting with no lighter fluid required, no grease flare-ups, ceramic walls that retain heat and even cooking that locks in moisture. “I was a skeptic about going back to charcoal,” Kay said. “But I cooked on it and everything was absolutely wonderful. It was a remarkable culinary experience.” The Big Green Egg is available in four sizes, with prices from $600-$1,400. It also has a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty and an additional guarantee from Outdoor Elegance. “When you buy a grill from us, we’re your friends for life,” Sanicola said. Information: Outdoor Elegance, 3795 Damien Ave., La Verne; 909-592-5711, www.outdoorelegance.com
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Combining top-quality cuisine and decorative elements from around the
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world, The Magic Lamp Inn on historic Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga offers one of the most unique and memorable dining experiences in the Inland Empire. The rustic restaurant, which is one of California’s oldest steakhouses, features wooden beams made of Chinese cherry, as well as European stained-glass windows. In the early 1940s, the restaurant was called Lucy and John’s Café, and served spaghetti and other Italian dishes. When it was taken over by Frank and Edith Penn in 1955, the fare was changed to steak and fried chicken. “When it first opened, restaurant mogul John Clearman was partners
with Frank and Edith for a short time,” said Anthony Vernola, the current owner. “He put a lot of money into this place both inside and out. You don’t see buildings built this good anymore, which is why it’s still standing after all the earthquakes and floods we’ve had through the years.” Vernola, a native of Ontario and son of a local farmer, purchased the restaurant in 1975 and expanded its menu to include prime rib, seafood and specialty items like the one-pound baked potato. “They’re hard to resist, and we sell a lot of them,” Vernola said. Along with the baked potatoes, the Magic Lamp Inn also offers numerous specialty entrees, such as Chateaubriand, stuffed jumbo tiger shrimp and Chilean sea bass. Vernola often receives requests for healthy items, so he’s added a variety
of fish and lean meat entrees that are prepared without heavy sauces or other high-calorie ingredients. 8189 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga 909-981-8659, www.themagiclampinn.com
Sycamore Inn
For decades, Rancho Cucamonga’s Sycamore Inn has been a mainstay of hospitality. The charming building was constructed by local citrus rancher and vintner John Klusman in 1920. In 1939, Danish immigrant Irl Hinrichsen purchased the house and turned it into a hotel. Hinrichsen eventually closed the hotel rooms and converted the structure into a place for fine dining. To this day, the Sycamore Inn maintains its welcoming atmosphere that continues to attract locals and visitors alike.
Linda and Chuck Keagle purchased the Sycamore Inn in 2002, and the building underwent an overhaul that included repairs and aesthetic upgrades. “We did a great deal of remodeling,” Linda said. “But we tried to maintain the look and feeling of the old building as much as possible.” Entrees on the menu range from topquality steaks to Chilean sea bass to rack of lamb. Many diners order the surf and turf, which Linda believes is the best in town. The dish includes an 8-ounce lobster tail and choice of steak or prime rib. For budget-conscious customers, the restaurant serves $10 primetime dinners, available nightly until 8 p.m. Selections include herb roasted chicken, grilled mahi mahi, beef dip and steak burger. 8318 Foothill Blvd., Rancho Cucamonga 909-982-1104, www.thesycamoreinn.com
Linda and Chuck Keagle, owners of Sycamore Inn in Rancho Cucamonga
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Flores, who owns Casa de Salsa with her husband, Roberto. “It’s fun for them to see a bar where the study hall used to be. They think it’s cool that they can come and have a beer where they once used to study.” Along with many Claremont High alumni, the restaurant also draws diners from all over Southern California. One reason is its variety of homemade salsas, as well the popular Pescado Al Cilantro (baked sea bass topped with a cream cheese and cilantro sauce for $14.49). Another in-demand item: sizzling fajitas, which are flame-grilled with a shot of tequila. The dish is offered with chicken, steak or shrimp. Prices range from $13.99 to $15.99. “We throw the tequila on the fajitas right before we cook them at the table,” Flores said. “They flame up and it makes a nice little show that customers enjoy.” 415 Foothill Blvd., Claremont 909-445-1200, www.casadesalsarestaurant.com
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Thanks to a culinary twist of fate, Vince’s Spaghetti restaurant has enjoyed 64 years of success as one of the Inland Empire’s most popular Italian eateries. According to owner Frank Cuccia, the Ontario establishment was founded by his father John and his father’s brothers, George and Charlie (a.k.a. Vincenzo). Vince’s started in 1945 as a fruit stand and then became a French dip sandwich shop on Holt Boulevard, where it is still located. Spaghetti and meatballs made their debut on the menu after a customer saw Frank’s uncle George eating them in the sandwich shop one day. The patron asked if spaghetti was on the menu. It wasn’t, but the inquiry inspired George to add it. The dish, which was made by George’s mother Rose, began selling like hotcakes, so to speak, and eventually put Vince’s Spaghetti on the map. “We often serve over 9,000 meals a week,” Cuccia said.
As people began flocking to Vince’s for spaghetti and meatballs, the Cuccias built a kitchen onto the back of the shop where the pasta could be prepared. Previously, Rose had been cooking it in her home kitchen and lugging it to the restaurant. Over the years, the building continued to be expanded. It now holds up to 425 patrons. Vince’s also has locations in Rancho Cucamonga and Temecula. Beyond the restaurant’s signature pasta dishes, customers still come in regularly for the French dip sandwiches. “My grandmother used to make the sandwiches in a tavern in Chicago and apparently they were quite popular,” Cuccia said. “There’s about a pound of meat in them, and they have a unique mixture of ingredients. We’ll keep making them as long as people keep eating them.” 1206 W. Holt Blvd., Ontario 909-986-7074, www.vincesspaghettirestaurant.com
Frank Cuccia, owner of Vince’s Spaghetti
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Monique Berterretche, left, with her two kids, Joseph Berterretche and Bernadette Helton, who now manage Centro Basco.
While oxtail stew, rabbit and blood sausage may not be mainstream entrees, Centro Basco restaurant in Chino sells a lot of them. Diners enjoy the change of pace from American food and the more common ethnic cuisines. “If you’re adventurous and like to try different things to eat, then I’m sure you will love our food,” said general manager Bernadette Helton. “Everything here is very authentic.” Centro Basco opened in 1940 and it doubled as a boarding house for Basque immigrants who came to America to start a new life. Its current owner, Monique Berterretche, took over the restaurant in 1970. She set out to keep its tradition alive by offering rooms for immigrants, as well as a unique and unforgettable dining experience. Once inside, patrons are surrounded by décor that reflects the Basque lands, which are in southern France and northern Spain.
The main wall in the dining room is decorated with a colorful mural of Berterretche’s hometown of St. Jean Pied de Port, France. All of the menu items at Centro Basco are made on the premises. Along with lamb, chicken, fish, beef and vegetable entrees, sourdough bread with blue cheese and a variety of soups are served. One highlight is the family-style meal, which is similar to what one would find in the Basque lands. It comes with several entrees and side dishes, as well as unlimited glasses of wine. “We call that kind of eating ‘border-table dining,’” Helton said. “At noon every day of the week and at 7:30 p.m. on the weekends, customers all gather round the table and eat together. By the end of the night, everyone feels like family.” 13432 Central Ave., Chino 909-628-9014, www.centrobasco.net
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More than 95 percent of the clients helped by Diana Caro-Salvador, owner of Oahu Wedding in Honolulu, are seeking a destination wedding because they’ve reevaluated what’s truly important to them. “These couples would rather be surrounded by only their closest family and friends on the big day than host a huge event for as many as 400 people back home,” she said. Despite the rising popularity of taking the plunge in paradise, Tami Farley, manager and owner of Pomona Travel Agency, believes there’s still a fair amount of confusion on the subject. “I don’t think people fully realize the value of getting married this way,” she said. “Dealing with arrangements at home — from renting the church to selecting a menu to hiring a photographer — is extremely frustrating and forces you to spend exorbitant amounts of money. When you book a destination wedding/honeymoon package, however, everything’s provided for you and prices are preset.” The bridal guide
A survey revealed a number of tips that no destination bride should be without. Many of the suggestions also will benefit couples getting married closer to home. They include:
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• Be an early bird: Kick-start the planning process 12 to 14 months in advance to secure all of your No. 1 picks. “When it comes to weddings, the sooner you get started the better,” said Leslie Velazquez, owner of Veils and Fairytales in Corona. “It means you’ll never feel rushed or have to settle for a less desirable ceremony location, reception site or event date.” • Choose wisely: Lovebirds electing to say their “I-dos” in the off-season (i.e., any time of year when tourists are scarce) tend to be rewarded with lower airfares, bargain hotel rates and substantial discounts from wedding vendors who are more open to negotiation than usual. • Establish a timeline: Devise a long-term schedule that’ll straighten out your priorities while gradually bringing all of the pieces of the puzzle together. Ideally, key players such as the wedding planner should be hired eight to 12 months prior
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and travel arrangements finalized four to six months ahead, with official invitations going out at the three-month mark, Caro-Salvador added. • Ask questions: If setting up multiple face-to-face meetings with the pros is not an option, it’s essential to conduct extensive online research as well as phone interviews before entering into any legal agreements. “Carefully review their credentials, the amount of experience they have, and then request at least three references along with several samples of their most recent work,” Velazquez said. • Stay in touch: Keep the lines of communication open between all parties concerned to increase efficiency and prevent potential disasters. “I recommend signing up for a free e-mail account that both the bride and groom have access to, where they can receive and pass along new updates and
information from vendors. Just be sure to provide this address to anyone and everyone who’s involved,” Caro-Salvador said. • Get organized: Take a page from the experts’ playbook by compiling all wedding-related paperwork (e.g., service contracts, invoices, contact numbers, marriage license and budget, etc.) in a tabbed three-ring binder. “This is the perfect tool for any destination bride to carry around to all her appointments because it keeps everything she could possibly need right at her fingertips,” Velazquez said. • Pack smart: A few weeks prior to departure, consider putting aside an empty suitcase designated specifically for dayof necessities like bridal wear and accessories, toiletries, cosmetics and quick-fix items (e.g., a sewing kit, double-sided tape or clear nail polish) in order to avoid leaving anything critical behind, Caro-Salvador suggested.
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expensive, for granted. these people have no access to immediate care and no r. Peter White embarked transport to get to the nearest facility, on a journey three years ago which is six miles away.” after meeting Joram White was convinced that once people Githumbi. heard about the plight in Matasia, that they the Upland physician and the African would respond. they have. the efforts humanitarian talked about a Matasia work, he said, because he hasn’t asked grassroots project to bring clean water and for tons of money. he’s simply asked health care to the community’s for donations and time. 30,000 residents — mostly “Local residents have women and children responded because they are — 30 miles outside typical of people in the United of Nairobi, Kenya. States who, as a rule, are White and his son, Simon, generous and understand the visited the community and needs of the less-privileged,” were convinced that they could White said. help alleviate the pain and “they are responding to my suffering they witnessed. story because i believe that as Simon is a filmmaker and is a physician i am trusted to working on a documentary, deliver what i promise. they Dr. Peter White “One Child at a time.” know that all money will be After some fundraising and used appropriately and not friend-raising, White is preparing to visit frittered away on bureaucracy and Matasia again in July — this time with organizational costs.” a containerized clinic and $300,000 in that’s important because the issues donated medical supplies. he will be in Matasia won’t be solved in one year. joined by his wife, Sue, a registered nurse; in order to maintain the health and Simon; nurse practitioner Alice Foy; two well-being of the locals, the clinic must medical students from touro University be self-sustaining. College in Vallejo; and Marilyn Olsen, “i have personally provided money for a speech therapist who will test the hearing the salary for a nurse to run the clinic for of every child in the village. one year. Without a nurse, the clinic can’t “this is a humanitarian effort to help the be registered with the Kenyan government. rural poor by providing access to health i have received $150,000 worth of donated care,” White said. “in the United States, we pharmaceutical supplies for 14,000 people take access to health care, albeit at times on top of the $300,000 in medical supplies
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Orona works with seniors in the gym at the James L. Brulte Senior Center in Rancho Cucamonga. Her goal is to help them set up an exercise routine that is low-impact, pain-free, and also works many of the key areas that usually need strengthening: back, thighs, hips, calves and arms. She also shows seniors how to use the free weights and gives advice on proper form and the various functions of the gym’s workout machines. “I always tell them that sore muscles are good, pain is not,” Orona says. The center also provides exercise classes for all capabilities, even those in walkers and wheelchairs, according to Beverley McDonough, Community Services coordinator for senior programs and services. “We let the seniors decide what and how much they are capable of doing. We encourage them to talk to the instructors.” One of those instructors is Ray Easterling, who teaches tai chi, a form of martial arts, at the Brulte Center, as well as in Ontario and Montclair.
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The website of the famed Mayo Clinic describes tai chi this way: “Tai chi is sometimes described as ‘meditation in motion’ because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body. Originally developed in ancient China for self-defense, tai chi evolved into a graceful form of exercise that’s now used for stress reduction, and to help with a variety of other health conditions.” Easterling says his instruction leans “mostly to the health and balance benefits” with a slow, methodical process. He tells seniors to stay within their comfort zone. “If it hurts, don’t do it,” he says. He teaches the traditional yang form of tai chi, which he has practiced for years. “I’ve always been a martial artist,” he says. “As I got older, I found that the more I did, the better I felt. And the better I felt, the more I did.” While tai chi can promote a sense of well-being, some of the results are actually visible, according to McDonough. She tells of one woman who was so hunched over when she started the class “we didn’t even know what her height was.” Now, the woman is able to stand up straight and tall. The key for any exercise is keeping the mind and body active, she says. “They can be doing something as simple as playing cards, or be part of our knitting group.” That sentiment is echoed by Bonnie Nelson, recreation coordinator for the George M. Gibson Senior Center in Upland, who says there are even health benefits from simple things such as knitting and crocheting, playing pool and working on computers. “You are moving something and your brain is engaged, whether in thinking about the exercise or socializing.” She adds that exercise needn’t be boring. “We have to think outside the box. It’s not just about treadmills.” Among the classes offered at the Upland center are those for line dancing, tap dancing and even belly dancing in a chair. The instructor for the latter demonstrated for a skeptical Nelson and an assistant and “we were worn out,” Nelson says, laughing. The center’s yoga class is so popular there is a waiting list.
Where to go s Chino Senior Center, 13170 Central Ave., 909-591-9836 s Chino Hills – For senior services, call the Recreation Department, 14000 City Center Drive, 909-364-2700 s Claremont – Joslyn Center, 660 N. Mountain Ave., 909-399-5488 Blaisdell Center, 440 S. College Ave., 909-399-5367 s Fontana – Josephine Knopf Senior Center, 8384 Cypress Ave., 909-349-6990 s Montclair Community Center, 5111 Benito St., 909-625-9456 s Ontario Senior Center, 225 E. B St., 909-395-2021 s Pomona Senior Services, Palomares Park, 499 E. Arrow Highway, 909-620-2324 s Rancho Cucamonga – James L. Brulte Senior Center, 11200 Base Line Road, 909-477-2780 s Upland – George M. Gibson Senior Center, 250 N. Third Ave., 909-981-4501
“Anything that builds up a sweat is considered exercise,” she explains. “Any time a senior can get up and move their joints is a good thing.” The Gibson center would like to add classes at night and is seeking volunteer teachers. “We are trying to expand our programs in the evening. This center is evolving from what it was when it opened 13 years ago. People are more active.” At both the Joslyn Center and the Blaisdell Center in Claremont, activities also are ongoing for active seniors with a full calendar. Events include monthly sessions for bridge, pinochle, Mahjong, needle art, bingo and several movie series. There also are classes for balance, chair exercises and a course specifically geared toward those with arthritis. Similarly, the senior centers in Montclair, Fontana, Chino, Ontario and Chino Hills offer everything from yoga, hula and tai chi to bocce ball, shuffleboard, Latin dance and miniature golf. Many of the centers also offer exercise and even competition with the Wii gaming system. Throughout the area, the message seems to be: find something you like to do — and just do it. Stay active. Stay engaged. Says Orona, “Do not give up. If you don’t get out, you won’t know what’s out there.”
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The annual Temecula Valley Balloon and Wine Festival combines both. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 27-year tradition that returns to the Lake Skinner Recreation Area on June 4-6. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s such a great entertainment package. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got wine tasting from over 20 wineries all weekend and, at the same time, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got a giant arts and crafts fair: a festival, hot-air balloons and concerts. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a real value-packed event,â&#x20AC;? said promoter Melody Brunsting of Melodyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ad Works in Temecula. Attend one day or the entire weekend, but visitors planning to stay overnight should book a hotel room in town early before all the rooms sell out, Brunsting said. Hotels in nearby Murrieta, Lake Elsinore or at the Pechanga Resort Casino also have rooms, she noted. Regular campsites at Lake Skinner are sold out but some exclusive sites may still be available online. And Temecula has more in store for June. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Temecula Street Painting Festival and the Ralph Love Plein Air Festival, both the weekend of June 25-27 at the New Town Square in Old Town. Art lovers and amateurs, including children, showcase their talents in an outdoor venue known for its quaint western-style buildings and antique stores. Stop by to see sidewalk art drawn in chalk by 100 to 150 professional artists, muralists and beginners. Spectators and children can paint for free in the family section where more than 500 small squares are set aside for pastel on asphalt creations. Painting starts at 6 p.m. Friday with live classic rock music for the crowds and artists. Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical entertainment is flamenco guitar. Big band jazz tunes will entertain on Sunday.
THE DETAILS s Temecula Balloon and Wine Festival, June 4-6, Lake Skinner Recreation Area Buy tickets at Vons, online at www.tvbwf.com or call 951-676-6713. Hot air balloon rides must be reserved in advance. Information: 800-965-2122 s Temecula Street Painting Festival and Ralph Love Plein Air Festival, June 25-27, Old Town Temecula Hours are 6-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information: 951-678-1456, www.temeculacalifornia.com s Thornton Winery’s Champagne Jazz Series and free winery tours on weekends only, 32575 Rancho California Road, Temecula For concert tickets or information, call 951-699-3021. For Café Champaign reservations, call 951-699-0088. Information: www.thorntonwine.com
The artwork remains in place all summer. For something a little offbeat, the 14th annual Gourd Art Festival takes place June 26-27 at the Welburn Gourd Farm in the De Luz area of Fallbrook, a short drive southwest of Temecula. More than 40 exhibitors offer works of gourd art, books and tools; visitors can learn gourd crafting during hands-on demonstrations. Wine, food and live entertainment round out this event. The Balloon and Wine Festival is the biggest draw, each year bringing to the area about 40,000 guests who enjoy balloon rides, wine tasting and live music. Awaiting visitors this year is a new and improved Lake Skinner Recreation Area, which has undergone a $7 million renovation courtesy of Riverside County, which owns the property. A new amphitheater will serve as the main stage for the festival, and guests can enjoy a new nature area and new walking trails. “It’s going to be a really pretty experience, and the grass is absolutely gorgeous now,” Brunsting said. The festival starts at 5 p.m. June 4 with a country music concert on the Main Stage, a craft fair, wine tasting and the luminescent extravaganza known as the “Balloon Glow,” created when balloon pilots synchronize igniting burners of the balloons making the balloons appear to dance. The glow is held to music
Judges and spectators will vote on award winners during the Street Painting Festival.
s 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival, June 26-27, at the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook Information: 877-420-2613, www.gourdfestival.com
Friday and Saturday nights around 8 p.m., just after sundown. On Saturday and Sunday between 6 and 7 a.m., hot air balloons go up with their riders (weather permitting), creating a stunning sight. Friday, the Main Stage will feature country artist Jimmy Wayne, Bomshel and The Band Perry. Saturday on the Main Stage, rock singer Paul Rodgers (the voice of Bad Company) headlines with alternative rock bands Gin Blossoms and Vertical Horizon. Saturday’s balloon glow opens and closes with Aunt Kizzy’z Boyz at the Wine Garden Stage. On Sunday, Spyro Gyra will play jazz on the Wine Garden Stage, while a freestyle motocross show appears on the Main Stage. Tickets may be purchased online in advance or at the gate. Visitors to Wine Country also can check out the 22nd annual Thornton Winery Champagne Jazz Series, which features contemporary jazz artists who play music on the patio for an elegant and intimate outdoor show overlooking the vineyards. During each performance take advantage of the Special Gourmet Supper Package, which includes a reserved table under a covered patio at the lovely Café Champaign, a three-course gourmet meal, tax and tip. Early reservations are recommended.
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ABBREVIATIONS & PRICING RS, reservations suggested. (While some restaurants suggest reservations on cer tain nights, others request them only for par ties of five or more.) FB, full bar. $ mostly under $15, $$ mostly under $20, $$$ mostly under $50, $$$$ above $50
CHINO OWEN’S BISTRO 5210 D St., Chino;
909-628-0452, www.owensbistro.com U Chef James Kelly plates progressive cuisine with a sense of humor, featuring wine dinners and concept meals. Dinner W-Sa. RS, $$$
CLAREMONT BUA THAI CUISINE 450 W. First St., 909-626-6666 UÊPad Thai noodles, sate and a variety of dishes along with Thai art in a semi-industrial decor, Claremont Village West. Lunch and dinner daily. $
CASA DE SALSA 415 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-445-1200, http://casadesalsarestaurant.com U Chicken mole, crab meat and spinach enchiladas are featured along with traditional tacos, chiles rellenos and tamales. FB $ HEROES & LEGENDS 131 Yale Ave.; 909-621-6712 U A colorful downtown Claremont spot with wonderful sandwiches, ribs and appetizers as well as 46 beers on tap. Lunch and dinner daily. FB $ HIP KITTY JAZZ & FONDUE LOUNGE
502 W. First St.; 909-447-6700, www.hipkittyjazz.com U Located in the Packinghouse in Claremont Village West, the Hip Kitty fondue dinners on a prix fixe menu include salad, cheese and meat fondue, a desert and wine. Open Tu-Su. RS, FB, $$-$$$ INKA TRAILS 1077 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-626-4426, www.inkatrailsrestaurant.com U Peruvian style cuisine with menu items including ceviche and empanadas. Lunch, dinner Tu-Su. $ THE PRESS RESTAURANT 129 Harvard Ave.; 909-625-4808, www.thepressrestaurant.com UÊA hip, eclectic place where late diners may linger to enjoy live music. Lunch and dinner Tu-Sa; Su dinner only; M bar only 8 p.m. to midnight. FB $$ TUTTI MANGIA ITALIAN GRILL 102 Harvard Ave; 909-625-4669, www.tuttimangia.com This downtown Claremont trattoria features cuisine focused on grilled meats, fresh seafood and enticing desserts. Lunch M-F, dinner daily. $$$ WALTERS RESTAURANT 310 Yale Ave.; 909-624-4914 www.waltersrestaurant.biz UÊFusion/
Inka Trails serves culinary Peruvian cuisine, which is famous around the world for its bounty of Pacific seafood. The confluence of native Inkan, Japanese and even Chinese influence makes for a remarkable and delicious unity. HAPPY HOUR 5-7 pm DAILY LUNCH 11:30 am-1:30 pm ~ Appetizer, Entree & Dessert $12
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XPLORE, EAT SOMEWHERE NEW! Our Inland Empire is home to many fine dining spots. We offer a few ideas for your next evening out. Not every restaurant is for every taste and experiences vary, so before you go, we suggest you also talk with friends, check out menus online and ask servers about house specialities. We also solicit your help in correcting errors and invite feedback on great experiences and instances when establishments fail to meet expectations.
Afghan cuisine includes kabobs, curries, spicy pastas and pizzas. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. $$
DIAMOND BAR EAST 180 23525 Palimino Drive; 909-396-0180,
www.east180.com UÊContemporary and exotic mostly Cantonese menu puts emphasis on healthy, organic food without MSG, tenderizers or hormones. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $
MONTCLAIR CAFE MONTCLAIR 10220 Central Ave.;
909-445-1285, www.cafemontclair.com UÊThick pork chops with hearty sauces, Italian- and French-inspired dishes; prime rib Friday and Saturday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, T-Su. RS, $$
ONTARIO NEW YORK GRILL 950 Ontario Mills Drive;
909-987-1928, http://newyorkgrill.com UÊChicken, duck, salmon, Australian lobster tail, lamb, ribs and quality steaks. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$$ PANDA INN 3223 Centre Lake Drive, 909-390-2888, www.pandainn.com UÊMandarinand Szechwan-inspired entrees, soups, salads, seven varieties of noodles and rice. Lunch and dinner daily; Sunday brunch buffet. FB, $ ROSA’S 425 N. Vineyard Ave., 909-937-1220, www.rosasitalian.com UÊFine Italian cuisine served in intimate surroundings. Piano player Thursday through Saturday. Lunch M-F, dinner M-Sa. RS, FB, $$$
The Buttery Chocolate Fountain Company Of Southern California
We are catering professionals, pleased to offer our products and services designed to enhance the beauty and elegance of your special event. We make it our mission to make your occasion memorable. With over 20 years of catering and hotel experience, we are dedicated to providing the utmost in professional service for both corporate and social events. In addition to our fountain services, we are also able to provide full service event planning for any event, large or small.
951.371.4732 s 800.636.4732 1077 W. Foothill Boulevard Claremont, CA 91711 Tel: 909.626.4426 www.inkatrailsrestaurant.com
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TOKYO TOKYO 990 Ontario Mills Drive, Suite H, 909-987-7999, www.tokyotokyosushi.com • Japanese cuisine, seafood and a full-service sushi bar. Dining areas include traditional Tatami rooms and a tropical garden setting. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Su. RS, $$
POMONA 2nd STREET BAR & Grill 171 W. 2nd St.;
909-622-6619, www.pomonabistro.com • With Italian and French fare, provincial bistro style flavors the menu at this reasonably priced dining spot. Lunch, M-F; dinner, Tu-Sa. $ Aladdin Jr. Restaurant & Cafe II
296 W. Second St., 909-623-4333, www.aladdinjrrestaurant.com • Bright colorful dining at Aladdin Jr. II includes babaghanouj (a dish of roasted eggplant with sesame seed oil), hummus, stuffed grape leaves, falafel and shish kabobs. Lunch and dinner, M-Sa, from 11 a.m. $ McKINLEY’S GRILLE Sheraton Suites Fairplex, 601 W. McKinley Ave.; 909-868-5915 www.starwoodhotels.com • Traditional breakfast fare, plus pasta, steak, seafood and more. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. FB, $$$
RANCHO CUCAMONGA AFGHAN PALACE 8685 Baseline Road;
909-466-3723, www.afghanpalacecuisine.com • Traditional Afghan cuisine, including seven kabob varieties and pita bread sandwiches. Lunch and dinner daily. $
ANTONINO’S 8045 Vineyard Ave.; 909-941-0047
www.antoninosrestaurant.net • Northern and Southern Italian cuisine served in a dining room with Romanesque paintings and comfy seating. Lunch and dinner daily. RS, FB, $ GREEN MANGO THAI BISTRO 11226 Fourth St.; 909-987-8885, www.greenmangothaibistro.com • Authentic Thai selections without Chinese influences. Beer and wine are served. $ HAANDI INDIAN CUISINE 7890 Haven Ave.; 909-581-1951, www.haandiindiancuisine.com • Northern Indian cuisine with some adjustments for American tastes, cooked in a tandoor clay oven. Lunch and dinner daily. FB, $$ JOE’S CRAB SHACK 12327 Foothill Blvd.; 909-463-6599, www.joescrabshack.com • Shrimp – popcorn, crispy, jalapeno, platters and pasta – and an assortment beach fun as well as seafood, steaks and sandwiches. FB, $$ Lucille’s Smokehouse Barbecue 12624 N. Mainstreet in Victoria Gardens; 909-463-7427 www.lucillesbbq.com • Lucille’s serves up slowcooked ribs, pulled pork and ’cue of all kinds as well as Cajun delights with selection of draft beers. FB $$ MAGIC LAMP INN 8189 Foothill Blvd.; 909-981-8659, www.themagiclampinn.com • The menu at this Route 66 landmark includes prime rib, rack of lamb, salmon fillet and chateaubriand. Lunch Tu-F, dinner Tu-Su. FB, $$$ OMAHA JACK’S GRILLHOUSE & BREWERY
11837 Foothill Blvd.; 909-477-4377,
www.omahajacks.com • Hearty pasta, seafood, steaks, burgers, barbecue and other American fare and award-winning beer brewed on the spot. RS, FB, $$ RICHIE’S REAL AMERICAN DINER Victoria Gardens, 8039 Monet Ave.; 909-899-8101, www.richiesdiner.com • All-American egg dishes and pancakes plus burgers, chicken, steaks and desserts. $ SALCITAS MEXICAN GRILL 10540 Baseline Road, Suite A, Alta Loma, 909-948-1158 • Freshly made tortillas and traditional Mexican fare make this spot a local favorite. Lunch and dinner daily. $ SYCAMORE INN 8318 Foothill Blvd.; 909-982-1104 www.thesycamoreinn.com • Hospitality has long been the hallmark of the Sycamore Inn, which dates to the mid-1800s. Dinner nightly. RS, FB, $$$$
UPLAND CAFE ALLEGRO 186 N. Second Ave.; 909-949-0805 • Rustic Italian dining in downtown Upland, with wonderful breads and a range of classic dishes. Lunch and dinner M-Sa; Su 4-9 p.m. $$ KISHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR
320 W. Foothill Blvd.; 909-981-1770, kishirestaurant.com • Diners will find ahi steak, ginger pork and Sukiyaki beef on the menu. RR, $$ SPAGGI’S 1651 W. Foothill Blvd., H-1; 909-579-0497, www.spaggis.com • Italian classics as well as distinctive dishes including a South African sea bass served with scalloped potatoes, snap peas and roasted corn. Lunch M-F; dinner daily. FB $$-$$$
Exceptional Food at Reasonable Prices AwA r d w i n n i n g
restaurant & Bar
treat your grads to a Tuscan-style Experience
Banquets available up to 150 guests.
$10 Off
with $30 Purchase Not valid with other offers or Happy Hour. One coupon per table, per party. Offer expires 6-13-10.
CAFE MONTCLAIR “Inland Empire’s Best Kept Secret” - Allan Borgen, Food Critic
2010 “Gold Award” Recipient
Southern California Restaurant Writers Association
2009 “Small Business of the Year for Montclair”
7945 Vineyard Avenue Unit D7 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 For Reservations, please call
(909) 941-0047
Senator Gloria Negrete McLeod
909-445-1285 10220 Central Avenue Montclair, CA 91763
Open Daily: 8am - 9pm Closed Monday dsperat@cafemontclair.com
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The Kellogg Rose Garden was once again the setting for a signature Cal Poly Pomona event as the local university hosted its third annual Southern California Tasting and Auction, an informal fine wine and food gathering that raises funds for student scholarships.
It was all about the big NYC, or at least some of its glamor, at the recent Soroptimist International of Baldy View fundraiser. The annual fashion show featured a long runway at Red Hill Country Club in Rancho Cucamonga. The event, titled “City Lights — Romantic Nights,” raised money to help women in need have mammograms at the Women’s Center at San Antonio Community Hospital in Upland.
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Beer lovers got a chance to sample old favorites and try new brews at the Sudzapalooza Festival fundraiser. The event, hosted by John Solomon and Liquorama Fine Wine and Spirits in Upland, provided fans with a chance to taste hundreds of beers while enjoying fine food from the Finish Line Sports Grill at Fairplex. Proceeds benefit the Fairplex Career and Technical Education Center. 2
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nonprofits | save the date Events May 22 – Foothill Family Shelter celebrates its 25th anniversary with a gala. DoubleTree Hotel, 555 W. Foothill Blvd., Claremont; 5-11 p.m.; $125; 909-920-0453. May 23 – The Claremont chapter of the American Red Cross hosts its Run for the Red 2010 fundraiser through the Claremont Colleges campuses in addition to a health, safety and preparedness fair. Run starts at southeast corner of Pomona College from field at Mills Avenue, north of First Street; check in and same day registration, 6:30 a.m., 1K kids fun run starts at 8 a.m., 5K at 8:30 a.m., 10K at 9 a.m.; $15 for fun run, $25 for 5K and $30 for 10K, same day registration an additional $5; 909-624-0074, www.claremontredcross.org. May 23 – The Claremont Community Foundation and the Claremont Educational Foundation hosts the third annual Mi Casa Es Su Casa wine tasting. Hotel Casa 425, 425 W.
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First St., Claremont; 5-8 p.m.; $75; 909-398-1060. May 23 – Jerry D. Mead Wine Extravaganza, a wine and food sampling with silent and live auctions to benefit Pomona Habitat for Humanity and OPARC. Hilton Ontario Airport, 700 N. Haven Ave., Ontario; 4-7 p.m.; $60; 909-596-7098 (Habitat). May 24 – LeRoy Haynes Center’s 13th annual golf classic. Red Hill Country Club, 8358 Red Hill Country Club Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 10 a.m. registration; $325; 909-593-2581. May 30 – Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic, Inland Empire Unit, has its annual Milford Zornes Memorial Art Event fundraiser, featuring more than 60 professional artists and their works including an original watercolor by the late Zornes. Galileo Hall, 240 E. Platt Blvd. (just off Foothill Boulevard), Claremont; 2-4:30 p.m.; $20; 909-465-0742. June 5 – The Rotary Club of Ontario’s 16th annual Inland Valley Street Rods Rally
& Cruise. Euclid Avenue in downtown Ontario from G Street to Holt Boulevard; 909-985-7080. June 12 – Casual gathering of friends to support San Antonio Community Hospital. Red Hill Country Club, 8358 Red Hill Country Club Drive, Rancho Cucamonga; 909-920-4962. June 12 – The Petterson Museum of Intercultural Art at Pilgrim Place will have its 41st annual Spring Celebration. Pilgrim Place, 730 Plymouth Road, Claremont; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 909-399-5544. June 19 – Third annual Wine and Cars Under the Stars to benefit activities at the fairgrounds. Fairplex, 1101 W. McKinley Ave., Pomona; 7-11 p.m.; 909-865-4207. June 25 – Mt. Baldy Fire Department’s 53rd annual Steak Fry and Raffle. Mt. Baldy Trout Pools, 6945 Mt. Baldy Road; 3-9 p.m.; $20, $15 for vegetarians, $10 for children 10 and younger; 909-982-1213, www.mtbaldyfire.com.
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Summer days, family bonds By CARLA SANDERS
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ach year, as spring is in bloom and summer beckons, I get out my wish list. It’s filled with places to go and things to see. Usually, I am determined that this year, this summer, will be the one when my family will rent that motor home and travel to the Grand Tetons; when we will ride the rapids through the heart of California; when we will camp under the majestic sequoias. Then, each year, as summer comes to an end and the school year looms for my daughter, I take stock. No, we didn’t get it all in. In fact, we’ve yet to do any of it. But, we’ve still had wonderful days and nights, lazy afternoons filled with sunshine and saltwater, and copious pitchers of lemonade. This year, however, I’m not even getting out the list. This year, the vacation is coming to us. In July, we’re throwing a 75th birthday party for my mother-in-law. Friends and relatives are coming from South Carolina, Oklahoma and other far-flung locales. We’ll have guests all over the house, eating, drinking, chattering, laughing. It will be one big house party that goes on for days.
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We can’t wait. As a child, part of the fun of going on vacation was about who we saw. We would get to hang out with cousins who lived out of town and out of state. I recall running through my great-aunt’s house, out the screened-in porch and across the dewy grass as several of our rowdy boy cousins chased us. There were a dozen or so of us, and we laughed and squealed and screamed into the night as fireflies danced in the southern air. My young chubby self gaped at the sophisticated, mascara-wearing teenage girls who, amazingly, were related to me. They wore Bermuda shorts and tied their shirts at the waist. They spoke in giggles and drawls and made us feel welcome. As I reached my own teenage years, my cousins, my sister and I would exchange stories about our lives, and they’d introduce us to their friends. We met boys at the Dairy Diner with one of our female cousins from Memphis and traveled to a moonshiner’s house in the backwoods of Arkansas with a couple of male cousins. We swam in the creeks and jumped from the bluffs. As the decades have flown by, I’ve never lost that feeling of anticipation over the giant slumber party with family and friends. These days, part of the joy of vacationing is catching up with each other’s lives. We converse about our children, parents and siblings. We worry about the state of the country. We swap recipes and remedies. We just talk.
I am looking forward to this summer’s festivities, in part, for my daughter, so she, too, can revel in the fun of being surrounded by her extended family. We expect about 10 people will be at our house for a few days, and then we’ll all head off to another home and a hotel. We’ll grab cups of coffee and tea and head out to the front porch; several of us will gather in the kitchen and share stories; some will nap on the couch; others will flop on the pillows on the floor and watch TV. We’ll drift in and out of the house just as we have drifted in and out of each other’s lives through the years. And the family bond, which may seem tenuous at times as we go about our daily duties, will be strengthened and nurtured. We’ll promise to keep in touch, but probably won’t. Life will interrupt us, and we’ll find that years have passed before we meet again. Still, we’ll have these few days, and we will cherish our time together. We won’t have fireflies, but we’ll have something burning just as bright — the joy and happiness in sharing, for even a little while, our connection as a family. The memories await.
If you like entertainment with your dining experience, visit Christophe’s for live music Wednesday through Saturday evenings. The bar is open late, and we have half-price specials during Happy Hour.
Rated 5 stars out of 5 stars
HHHHH by Allan Borgen
Call for reservations 909.256.4327
296 N. Second Avenue, Upland ~ In Historic Downtown Upland
www.christophesrestaurant.com
Christophe’s By BETTS GRIFFONE Reprinted from Inland Living Magazine, May 2010
As you enter Christophe’s you feel a hint of elegance. The slightly French influence of the décor softly speaks of continental cuisine. Black table cloths and white china in the dining room play off the wine-colored walls creating a chic ambiance, while comfy club chairs and over-stuffed couches provide just the right tone for a glass of wine or a martini in the lounge. Owner Christophe Jardillier moved from France six years ago with a desire to be a restaurateur. After successfully opening his first place in Rancho Cucamonga, he was approached by the city of Upland about opening a place in old town. Christophe’s opened about five months ago and already Jardillier is planning new things. In addition to the dining room and lounge, there’s a banquet room in the back and in the future he wants to open a wine and coffee shop behind the dining room. Jardillier calls his food California/French bistro, and he wants the ambiance to be casual and comfortable. There are two happy hours, one in the early evening and a second one after the dinner hour to lure movie- and theater-goers to drop in for a nightcap and listen to music. The eclectic menu, which has been evolving since the restaurant opened, offers an extensive list of hors d’oeuvres that go well with drinks in the lounge. It also offers house specialties and sauces that speak to his French heritage — coq au vin and boeuf bourguignon.
Chef Christophe Jardillier, owner of Christophe’s
The menu also has several fish choices and a couple of interesting items called the Eiffel Tower (beef tournedos seated on pommes-pont neuf and topped with a crab cake and scallop, served with Foie Gras and Bordelaise sauce) and the Piza Tower (pan-seared salmon served with a baby spinach cream reduction sauce between layers of lemon pepper puffed pastry). Christophe’s also serves pasta, large salads, soups (including lobster bisque and French onion gratinee) and a few burgers. It’s a menu with something for everyone.
The Eiffel Tower is pan-seared beef tournedos, seated on pommes-pont neuf and topped with a Maryland-style crab cake and scallop. It is served with Foie Gras and Bordelaise sauce at Christophe’s.
Tues.-Sun. Lunch 11am-2 pm Tues.-Sun. Dinner 5-10 pm Bar Open Late ~ Closed Mon.
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